PICKET LINE The Lost Novella

Billed as "the lost novella," this audiobook includes an introduction by Leonard biographer C.M. Kushins, which explains how the work was created and its place within Leonard's oeuvre. Narrator Anthony Rey Perez smoothly delivers the audiobook, a mystery revolving around migrant farmworkers. At times, Perez is reminiscent of the late Frank Muller, whose husky narration and measured cadence set the standard for Leonard's audiobooks. The novella serves as a reminder of Leonard's continual search for social justice, as well as the beginnings of his stylistic breakthroughs, most notably, his gift for juggling multiple points of view. As always, Leonard provides a simple plot, sharp character development, and an existential twist. R.W.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]